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Suggest Marvelon Alternative For Contraception?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: Hi I have been on the pill marvelon for over 2 months now and I am really unhappy. Do I have to wait until I find my latest packet or can I swap pills straight away as I cannot take being on this pill for 2 weeks longer.
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Answered by Dr. Manjeth Kumar G (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Yes. You can stop. But take another OCP, contracep Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Yes. You can stop the taking Marvelon (ethinylestradiol and desogestrel). You can take other contraceptive pills as directed by your treating gynecologist. But you need to use an additional contraceptive method eg.condoms (or not have sex)for the first seven days. Hope this helps. Please write back if you have any further queries. Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Marvelon Alternative For Contraception?

Brief Answer: Yes. You can stop. But take another OCP, contracep Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Yes. You can stop the taking Marvelon (ethinylestradiol and desogestrel). You can take other contraceptive pills as directed by your treating gynecologist. But you need to use an additional contraceptive method eg.condoms (or not have sex)for the first seven days. Hope this helps. Please write back if you have any further queries. Wishing you good health.